ALN Teaching Assistant

ALN Teaching Assistant
NP12 Area
£92.63 per day minimum
Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities Available
⏰ Full-Time, Part-Time & Long-Term Roles
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of primary schools across the NP12 area to recruit enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who can provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional learning needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey.
As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals within a supportive school environment.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assisting small groups to access classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development.
• Working closely with class teachers and ALN coordinators to implement support strategies.
• Encouraging independence while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Celebrating progress and helping pupils build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Who We're Looking For
We would love to hear from Teaching Assistants who have:

• Experience supporting children with ALN, SEN, autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or behavioural challenges.
• Previous experience within education, childcare, care work, youth work, sports coaching or similar support roles.
• A patient, resilient and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

What You'll Receive
✅ Competitive pay starting from £92.63 per day
✅ Opportunities within supportive local primary schools
✅ Flexible working patterns available
✅ Long-term and short-term placements
✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
✅ Access to professional development and training opportunities
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer valuable skills from another child-focused role, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin or further your career in education.
If you're ready to make a positive impact as a Teaching Assistant in the NP12 area, apply today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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